1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
6 recalls — 1,318 complaints — 175 TSBs
14V400000 Jul 3, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agen... Read more
Consequence
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
07E021000 Mar 12, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Defect Description
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
06E064000 Jul 17, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED ... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
00V140000 May 18, 2000
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE CONSOLE COVER ON THESE VEHICLES DOES NOT STAY CLOSED WHEN A SPECIFIED VERTICAL LOAD IS APPLIED.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM.
98V320000 Dec 15, 1998
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL CAN COME LOOSE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT FOR CORRECT TIGHTNESS AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY.
Complaint Statistics
1,318 total complaints
98 crashes 15 fires 91 injuries 18 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 72 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 68 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 53 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 53 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 52 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 51 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 43 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 34 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 33 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 32 |
STEERING
Jul 22, 2023
Incident date: Oct 23, 2014
Car stalled and was hot and battery light turned on.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 22, 2023
Incident date: Oct 23, 2014
Car stalled and was hot and battery light turned on.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 22, 2023
Incident date: Oct 23, 2014
Our braking system on this car failed us, and is probably crushed by now at no fault of my own. My safety was at–risk when the brakes lost pressure and if it wasn’t for our seatbelts, I could’ve been thrown through the windshield. I hereby declare that [XXX] deliberately caused our accident... Read more
Crash
2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 3, 2023
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
My car went into Sudden Unintended Acceleration when I shifted from neutral to drive. I was in a gas station that was perpendicular to highway traffic. When I attempted to come out of the car wash tunnel to get my car dried off, the car accelerated out of control, the gas pedal was stuck and the bra... Read more
Crash
1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 3, 2023
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
The gas gauge will show full then without warning quickly drop to “E” and the low fuel indicator will ding and the light will come on then just as quickly as it started it will go back to full or 2/3rds the slow creep back to the full position. (The tank was not full) While driving all the elec... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 3, 2023
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
my 2006 prius has 170000 miles, recently has abs brake actuator making sounds everytime when turn off.
AIR BAGS
Jul 26, 2019
Incident date: Jun 21, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER THAT WAS PUSHED OVER TO THE CONTACT'S LANE, FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT THAT INVOLVED TWO TRUCKS. THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. NO OTHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, INCL... Read more
Crash
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2, 2016
Incident date: May 27, 2016
WINDSHIELD AND REAR WINDOW WERE BROKE AND BOTH HAVE BROKE INTO SHARDS. WINDSHIELD WAS APPROXIMENTLY 3" IN DIAMETER AND HALF INCH WIDE AND REAR WINDOW WAS APPROXIMENTLY 5" AND QUARTER IN WIDE.
ENGINE
Jun 15, 2016
Incident date: Apr 22, 2016
THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WENT OUT CAUSING ME TO LOSE A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 15, 2016
Incident date: Jun 1, 2016
THE HAZARD SWITCH MAKES A NOISE LIKE THE HAZARD LIGHTS ARE FLASHING WHEN THEY AREN'T EVEN ON. TO GET MY BLINKERS TO WORK I HAVE TO PUSH THE HAZARD BUTTON ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
May 24, 2016
Incident date: May 21, 2016
TO START WITH I READ THE COMPLAINTS AND WAS WONDERING HOW MANY COMPLAINTS DOES IT TAKE FOR SOMETHING TO BE RECALLED. THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FALLS, PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW HAS SCRATCHES ON IT FROM I AM GUESSING THE REGULATOR, THE DASH IS SEPARATED FROM THE WINDSHIELD, THE STRUTS, AND SPRINGS HAVE BEEN ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 24, 2016
Incident date: May 21, 2016
TO START WITH I READ THE COMPLAINTS AND WAS WONDERING HOW MANY COMPLAINTS DOES IT TAKE FOR SOMETHING TO BE RECALLED. THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FALLS, PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW HAS SCRATCHES ON IT FROM I AM GUESSING THE REGULATOR, THE DASH IS SEPARATED FROM THE WINDSHIELD, THE STRUTS, AND SPRINGS HAVE BEEN ... Read more
STEERING
May 20, 2016
Incident date: Jan 31, 2016
CLOCK SPRING HAS A DISK THAT IS NOT A UNIFORM DESGINE DUE TO IT SPLITTING AND BOWING OUT. STEERING WHEEL STICKS WHEN TURNED EITHER DIRECTION AND HORN IS SET OFF AS WELL. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ALSO ON AND WOULD ASSUME THAT IT WOULD NOT INFLATE IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL COLLISION. PONTIAC FEELS THAT THE... Read more
STEERING
May 12, 2016
Incident date: Mar 15, 2016
IGNITION FROZEN, UNABLE TO MOVE VEHICLE WITHOUT TOW. NO SHIFT REALEASE, AND UNSAFE IN THE EVENT OF ENGINE STALL ON OPEN ROADWAYS. VEHICLE IS DEAD ONCE YOU SHIFT INTO PARK TO RESTART.
AIR BAGS
May 12, 2016
Incident date: Mar 15, 2016
IGNITION FROZEN, UNABLE TO MOVE VEHICLE WITHOUT TOW. NO SHIFT REALEASE, AND UNSAFE IN THE EVENT OF ENGINE STALL ON OPEN ROADWAYS. VEHICLE IS DEAD ONCE YOU SHIFT INTO PARK TO RESTART.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 12, 2016
Incident date: Mar 15, 2016
IGNITION FROZEN, UNABLE TO MOVE VEHICLE WITHOUT TOW. NO SHIFT REALEASE, AND UNSAFE IN THE EVENT OF ENGINE STALL ON OPEN ROADWAYS. VEHICLE IS DEAD ONCE YOU SHIFT INTO PARK TO RESTART.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 17, 2016
Incident date: Mar 5, 2016
I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM A FRIEND ABOUT 2WEEKS AGO AND HE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE IGNITION BUT HE TOOK IT UP THERE. BUT HE JUST DONE THIS ABOUT A WEEK BEFORE I BOUGHT THE CAR , SO NOW THE KEY WON'T EVEN TURN THE IGNITION TO START. WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR ME?THE CAR WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY WHEN I... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 17, 2016
Incident date: Jun 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Jan 27, 2016
Incident date: Sep 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS DRIPPING OIL ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE ENGINE WAS DRIPPING OIL ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 19, 2015
Incident date: Oct 10, 2014
IGNITION HAS SHUT DOWN NUMEROUS TIMES ALSO ACTIVATING GM PASSLOCK SYSTEM, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED NUMEROUS TIMES, RAW FUEL HAS DISINTEGRATED MUFFLER AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER, NOTIFIED GM NUMEROUS TIMES ABOUT THIS, STONEWALLED, GIVEN LOCAL NUMBER TO CALL, THEY HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF IT, CAR NOT SAFE TO D... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 19, 2015
Incident date: Oct 10, 2014
IGNITION HAS SHUT DOWN NUMEROUS TIMES ALSO ACTIVATING GM PASSLOCK SYSTEM, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED NUMEROUS TIMES, RAW FUEL HAS DISINTEGRATED MUFFLER AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER, NOTIFIED GM NUMEROUS TIMES ABOUT THIS, STONEWALLED, GIVEN LOCAL NUMBER TO CALL, THEY HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF IT, CAR NOT SAFE TO D... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 19, 2015
Incident date: Oct 10, 2014
IGNITION HAS SHUT DOWN NUMEROUS TIMES ALSO ACTIVATING GM PASSLOCK SYSTEM, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED NUMEROUS TIMES, RAW FUEL HAS DISINTEGRATED MUFFLER AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER, NOTIFIED GM NUMEROUS TIMES ABOUT THIS, STONEWALLED, GIVEN LOCAL NUMBER TO CALL, THEY HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF IT, CAR NOT SAFE TO D... Read more
SEATS
Jun 24, 2015
Incident date: Jun 15, 2010
SEATS DON'T RECLINE OR STICK. ELECTRIC SHORTAGES OUT AND MAY DEFECT RELAYS AND FUSES. SEAT BELTS STICK AND TWIST AND DON'T WINED BACK UP.
SEAT BELTS
Jun 24, 2015
Incident date: Jun 15, 2010
SEATS DON'T RECLINE OR STICK. ELECTRIC SHORTAGES OUT AND MAY DEFECT RELAYS AND FUSES. SEAT BELTS STICK AND TWIST AND DON'T WINED BACK UP.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 24, 2015
Incident date: Jun 15, 2010
SEATS DON'T RECLINE OR STICK. ELECTRIC SHORTAGES OUT AND MAY DEFECT RELAYS AND FUSES. SEAT BELTS STICK AND TWIST AND DON'T WINED BACK UP.
ENGINE
Apr 13, 2015
Incident date: Apr 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAG... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 13, 2015
Incident date: Apr 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAG... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 27, 2015
Incident date: Mar 13, 2015
HI I'VE BOUGHT A CAR FROM CAR HOP THE FIRST TIME IT BROKE N 3 MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT IT AND CAR HOP HAD IT TOWED TO ONE OF THERE SHOPS AND I WAS TOLD THEY PUT A NEW ENGINE IN IT 6 MONTHS AGO CAR BROKE DOWN AGAIN THEY WOULDN'T GET IT FIX SO I STOPPED MAKE N PAYMENT ON CAR FOR 3 MONTHS AND THEY CALL ME... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 9, 2015
Incident date: Aug 3, 2005
1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS REPLACED ON AUGUST 3, 2005. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 27, 2015
Incident date: Apr 23, 2014
1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE SERVICE PERFORMED ON VEHICLE. *TA THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER ALSO ATTACHED THE IGNITION RECALL TO HER COMPLAINT. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 23, 2015
Incident date: Jan 23, 2015
I CAN REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AT ANY TIME ANY SPEED AND ANY CONDITION. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jan 21, 2015
Incident date: Oct 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED OVER AN UNKNOWN OBJECT WHICH CAUSED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO CHANGE TO THE OFF SETTING INDEPENDENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING AND BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE OFF THE ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 21, 2015
Incident date: Oct 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED OVER AN UNKNOWN OBJECT WHICH CAUSED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO CHANGE TO THE OFF SETTING INDEPENDENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING AND BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE OFF THE ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Dec 15, 2014
Incident date: Mar 31, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A SIDEWALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Dec 9, 2014
Incident date: Dec 1, 2014
1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WAS SCRAPED BECAUSE OF THE DASH CATCHING ON FIRE AND ALL THE ELECTRIC PARTS IN THE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING. *TGW ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION WAS INOPERATIVE. *JB
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 9, 2014
Incident date: Dec 1, 2014
1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WAS SCRAPED BECAUSE OF THE DASH CATCHING ON FIRE AND ALL THE ELECTRIC PARTS IN THE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING. *TGW ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION WAS INOPERATIVE. *JB
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 8, 2014
Incident date: Dec 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE KEY RELEASED FROM THE IGNITION AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE KEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF ... Read more
TIRES
Dec 6, 2014
Incident date: Dec 6, 2014
THE WALMART DOUGLAS BRAND PASSENGER CAR TIRES HAVE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOUND ALL OVER THE INTERNET. THE DOUGLAS TIRE I PURCHASED IN 10/13 HAS NOW DEVELOPED A NOTICEABLE BULGE ON THE SIDE WALL UNDERNEATH THE TIRE VALVE STEM AREA. HOWEVER, WALMART REFUSES TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVELY MANUFACTURED ... Read more
WHEELS
Dec 6, 2014
Incident date: Dec 6, 2014
THE WALMART DOUGLAS BRAND PASSENGER CAR TIRES HAVE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOUND ALL OVER THE INTERNET. THE DOUGLAS TIRE I PURCHASED IN 10/13 HAS NOW DEVELOPED A NOTICEABLE BULGE ON THE SIDE WALL UNDERNEATH THE TIRE VALVE STEM AREA. HOWEVER, WALMART REFUSES TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVELY MANUFACTURED ... Read more
STEERING
Nov 7, 2014
Incident date: Oct 14, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT CRASHED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME LODGED IN BETWEEN TWO TREES, IN THE FRONT YARD OF A NEIGHBORING HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 6, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED MORE THAN THREE TIMES DUE TO THE VEHICLE STALLING AND THE KEY FAILING TO TURN OVER INTO THE ON POSITION. TH... Read more
STEERING
Nov 6, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED MORE THAN THREE TIMES DUE TO THE VEHICLE STALLING AND THE KEY FAILING TO TURN OVER INTO THE ON POSITION. TH... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 5, 2014
Incident date: Mar 5, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND T... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Nov 5, 2014
Incident date: Oct 18, 2014
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ATTEMPTING TO AVOID A CRASH, THE POWER BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT AARE OF ANY INJURIES SUSTAINED OR IF A POLI... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 5, 2014
Incident date: Oct 18, 2014
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ATTEMPTING TO AVOID A CRASH, THE POWER BRAKES FAILED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT AARE OF ANY INJURIES SUSTAINED OR IF A POLI... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Oct 28, 2014
Incident date: Sep 29, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL ON A SHARP TURN AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FLIP AND CRASH INTO A DITCH. THE FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND THE FRONT PASSENGER WERE INJURED, BUT DID NOT NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REP... Read more
Crash
2 injured
STRUCTURE
Sep 16, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
WANTED TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS INCIDENTS. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER SINCE 2000 AND CONTINUE WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE DASH IS DEFECTED HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE IT LIFTS UP AND CAN'T SEE THE ROAD VERY WELL. IN PUERTO RICO THE DEALER ROYAL MOTORS DOES NOT SELL PONTIAC ANY MOR... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 16, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
WANTED TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS INCIDENTS. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER SINCE 2000 AND CONTINUE WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE DASH IS DEFECTED HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE IT LIFTS UP AND CAN'T SEE THE ROAD VERY WELL. IN PUERTO RICO THE DEALER ROYAL MOTORS DOES NOT SELL PONTIAC ANY MOR... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 16, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 1999
WANTED TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS INCIDENTS. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER SINCE 2000 AND CONTINUE WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE DASH IS DEFECTED HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE BECAUSE IT LIFTS UP AND CAN'T SEE THE ROAD VERY WELL. IN PUERTO RICO THE DEALER ROYAL MOTORS DOES NOT SELL PONTIAC ANY MOR... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 17, 2014
Incident date: Jun 1, 2014
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ABS, BATTERY AND AIR BAG LIGHTS COME ON 99-2005 PONTIAC GRAND AMS HAVE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH WATER GOING THROUGH BLOWER MOTOR GOING ON TO THE FLOOR THE AIR BAG MODULE LOCATED UNDER THE CARPET ON THE PASSENGER SIDE GETS WET CAUSING AIR BAG FAILURE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEE... Read more
Showing 50 of 1,318 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy — 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
175 manufacturer communications from 148 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 12 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 9 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 8 |
| 132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 7 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 6 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 |
| 162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 5 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B
Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
PIC4696B
Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIP5346
Nov 2, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co
PIP5346
Nov 2, 2015
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co
PIP5346
Nov 2, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
14350D
Nov 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
14350D
Nov 1, 2014
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
14350B
Sep 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
14350B
Sep 1, 2014
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Unintended Ignition Key Rotation
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
05-06-04-035D
May 9, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PIC5913
Sep 19, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Techni
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
03-06-01-010
Apr 1, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK. *TT GM REMINDER. *TT INSTALL NEW LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. UPDATED 7/18/08 *PE
070730025
Oct 1, 2007
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON 4T40-E (MN4) AND 4T45-E (MN5) FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY RECONDITIONING, DTC P0741, P0742, P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P1811, HARSH SHIFTS, SLIPS, NO DRIVE, NO REVERSE. *NJ
070201
Mar 1, 2007
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
INCORRECT OUTER BACKING PLATE. OUTER BACKING PLATE HAS SHORT CENTRE PROTUSION. OUTER BACKING PLATE SHOULD HAVE TALL CENTER PROTRUSION. *KB
04098
Jan 1, 2006
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
UPCOMING SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM 04098. TURN SIGNALS/HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS. *TT
000089008E
Oct 1, 2005
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI
010864012D
Mar 1, 2005
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
DOOR GLASS SASH OUT OF RUN CHANNEL. *TT UPDATE. *TT
050523001
Mar 1, 2005
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
REVISED BRAKE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
040864020
Oct 1, 2004
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
FRONT DOOR POWER WINDOW INOPERATIVE. *TT
010844005A
Oct 1, 2004
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
INFORMATION ON ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. *EH
040523004
Sep 1, 2004
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE NOISE/CREAK DURING SLOW SPEED BRAKING. ALSO INCLUDES 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC. *TT
000842007B
Aug 1, 2004
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT A STOP AND / OR TAIL LAMP MAY NOT WORK CORRECTLY, OR THAT THE TAIL LAMP HAS WATER IN IT. TO INCLUDE CHEVROLET CLASSIC 2005. *TT
000842007
Jun 1, 2004
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
STOP TAIL LAMP INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT AND OR WATER IN LAMP. *EH
04152004
Apr 15, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
VEHICLES MAY SET ANYONE OR A COMBINATION OF FRONT-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CODES AS INTERMITTENT OR HARD FAILURES. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT
030867009
Mar 1, 2004
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUNROOF WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE COMPLETELY DUE TO THE SUNROOF MOTOR. *TT
02042
Jan 1, 2004
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUNROOF NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. *MR
01598
Jan 1, 2004
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUNROOF SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO 03-08-67-009.*MR
00966B
Jan 1, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT
00966
Jan 1, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT
3003
Jan 1, 2004
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE NOISE/CREAK DURING SLOW SPEED BRAKING. *MJ
030232049
Nov 1, 2003
017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
RELEASE OF NEW OUTER TIE ROD ENDS FOR SERVICE. *TT
030730021A
Nov 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEUTRAL FLARE AND/OR RPM FLARE WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1810, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1815 SET. *TT
100903
Oct 9, 2003
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
JAMMED SUNROOF THAT WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE COMPLETELY REVISITED. GM VOICEMAIL LOG. *TT
010864018D
Oct 1, 2003
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS WON'T ROLL UP OR OUT OF CHANNEL. *TT
000089008B
Sep 1, 2003
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI
020864023A
Aug 1, 2003
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW INOPERATIVE. *TT
030236002
Aug 1, 2003
010000 STEERING
REVISED STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR OR STEERING SHAFT LOWER BEARING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR CENTERING PROCEDURE. *EH
030867004
Jun 1, 2003
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
PARTS AVAILABILITY FOR SUNROOF REPAIRS. *TT
052203
May 22, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COMPLAINTS OF INTERMITTENT VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING WITH NO MULTIPLE CODES SET. THE VEHICLE WOULD IMMEDIATELY RESTART. THE ACTUAL CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION WAS THAT OVER BUMPS THE MASS AND WEIGHT OF THE CUSTOMER'S KEY RING FORCES
030730021
May 1, 2003
100000 POWER TRAIN
NEUTRAL FLARE AND/OR RPM FLARE WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1810, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1815 SET. *TT
030803
Mar 8, 2003
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
UNNECESSARY REPLACEMENT OF DOOR WINDOW REGULATORS. *TT *JB
000523002B
Mar 1, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
FRONT DISC BRAKE PULSATION. *TT
030601010
Mar 1, 2003
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE OIL OR COOLANT LEAK. *TT
022603
Feb 26, 2003
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT. *TT *JB
010864012C
Feb 1, 2003
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
DOOR GLASS SASH OUT OF RUN CHANNEL. *TT
010864018B
Feb 1, 2003
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS WON'T ROLL UP OR OUT OF CHANNEL. *TT
010303
Jan 3, 2003
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION USED WHEN SERVICING THE DRIVE AXLE NUT. *TT
030866002
Jan 1, 2003
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
WIND NOISE HEARD FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *TT
020864023
Dec 1, 2002
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW INOPERATIVE. *TT
020730050
Dec 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
ENGINEERING CHANGES TO THE VALVE BODY, PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE, 2-3 ACCUMULATOR VALVE AND BORE FOR 2002-2003 MODEL YEAR 4T45E TRANSAXLES AND SUBSEQUENT OVERHAUL PROCEDURES WHICH AFFECT 1995-2001 MODEL YEAR TRANSAXLES. *TT
11082002
Nov 8, 2002
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
THE DOOR WINDOW GLASS WILL NOT ROLL UP OR IT IS OUT OF THE CHANNEL. *TT
09272002
Sep 27, 2002
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A MOAN OR HOWL TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR DECK LID AREA OF THE VEHICLE. *MJ
020866005A
Aug 1, 2002
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SOME ONWERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE MOLDING ALONG THE REAR (TRUNK) COMPARTMENT OPENING AT THE STRIKER IS LOOSE OR BROKEN. *TT
020844001
Jul 1, 2002
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON POOR RADIO RECEPTION. *TT
210602
Jun 21, 2002
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION REGARDING THE BRAKE ALIGN KIT. *TT
200602
Jun 20, 2002
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT A STOP AND / OR TAIL LAMP MAY NOT WORK CORRECTLY OR THAT THE LAMP ASSEMBLY HAS WATER IN IT. *TT
050602
Jun 5, 2002
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT ONE OR MORE DOOR GLASSES ARE SCRATCHED. *TT
040602
Jun 4, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR IS INOPERATIVE. *TT
020858004
Jun 1, 2002
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENTON AN AIR RUSH / MOAN TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR COMPARTMENT LID AREA OF THE VEHICLE. *TT
020603005
Jun 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON. WITH STORED CODES P0112, P0113, P1111 OR P1112. *TT
020310003
Jun 1, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
CONCERNS WITH SCRAPING/SCRUNCHING NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING LOW SPEED TURNING AND BRAKING. *TT
051502
May 15, 2002
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REPEAT BRAKE PULSATION AFTER AN INITIAL BRAKE REPAIR. *TT
020864014
May 1, 2002
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE OUTER SURFACE GLASS ON ONE OR MORE OF THE VEHICLE'S DOOR IS SCRATCHED. *TT
020601014
Apr 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION. *TT
010857007A
Apr 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON VARIOUS WATERLEAK CONDITIONS. *TT
010864012B
Apr 1, 2002
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE DOOR GLASS IS OUT OF CHANNEL. *TT
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NHTSA Safety Investigations — PONTIAC GRAND AM
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE99063
Opened: Oct 7, 1999 — Closed: Mar 3, 2000
STEERING COLUMN FIRE
ODI HAS EXPANDED THE SCOPE OF ITS INVESTIGATION OF STEERING COLUMN FIRES TO INCLUDE ALL MODELS BUILT ON THE N-PLATFORM.GM HAS INDICATED IN ITS RESPONSE THAT THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A ROTARY IGNITION SWITCH THAT HAS BEEN IN USE IN A NUMBER OF VEHICLE MODELS SINCE 1991 ON BOTH THE N AND... Read more
RQ98013
Opened: Aug 26, 1998
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS
ON JUNE 26, 1998, GENERAL MOTORS BEGAIN A SAFETY RECALL, 98V-146, TO RECALIBRATE THE AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) IN THE 1996 AND SOME 1997 J BODY CARS, CAVALIER AND SUNFIRE.DUE TO CERTAIN CALIBRATIONS IN THE AIR BAG SDM, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN... Read more
PONTIAC GRAND AM — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PONTIAC GRAND AM across all model years (1973–2005).
89
Total Recalls
8,116
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
632
Reported Crashes
222
Reported Fires
66
Reported Deaths
PONTIAC GRAND AM — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 143 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 402 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 436 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 549 | View |
| 2001 | 7 | 759 | View |
| 2000 | 8 | 939 | View |
| 1999 (current) | 6 | 1,318 | |
| 1998 | 3 | 236 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 600 | View |
| 1996 | 6 | 672 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 587 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 515 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 290 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 304 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 102 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 61 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 88 | View |
| 1988 | 3 | 34 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 47 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 13 | View |
| 1985 | 5 | 8 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 | View |